Machinery The Vivitar Series 1 gen.2 (tokina) is a jewel !!!

The Vivitar Series 1 gen.2 (tokina) is a jewel !!! · **2 Likes**

These photos have just been converted in 100% jpeg quality, no filter, no hood !

How much can cost a modern digital zoom with this IQ ???

---------- Post added 05-15-21 at 02:59 PM ----------

If you look at them in native resolution on my Flickr page, you'll see how sharp it goes even open wide, can you get a faster zoom with this IQ ?

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**PJ1** · 05-15-2021, 03:02 PM

The Vivitar Series 1 were generally well thought of. But these are sharp. The first one is very nice. Make sure you do a review of it for the lens section.

bygp · 05-15-2021, 03:02 PM

I had tested the gen. 1 years ago, it is also good but realy to heavy, not far to 1 Kg, and too long, The gen 2 has a much better handling and the one I got is optically and mechanically just like it had never been used

---------- Post added 05-15-21 at 03:10 PM ----------

Originally posted by PJ1

The Vivitar Series 1 were generally well thought of. But these are sharp. The first one is very nice. Make sure you do a review of it for the lens section.

I also have to show what I can get with my Tokina II SD 70-210, not as fast but light and small, KA mount, perfect for landscape or urban photos with a standard 52mm filter size.
Very nice handling, not a bokeh monster but sharp and natural colors.

**aslyfox** · 05-15-2021, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by PJ1

The Vivitar Series 1 were generally well thought of. But these are sharp. The first one is very nice. Make sure you do a review of it for the lens section.

please do, the last review for that version of the Vivitar Series ! 70-210 was back in 2017

Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 (Version 2) - made by Tokina Lens Reviews - Vivitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

kjfishman · 05-15-2021, 05:06 PM - **1 Like**

Impressive glass.

bertwert · 05-15-2021, 06:02 PM

Seems to be a success - I really like that boat shot

bygp · 05-15-2021, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Seems to be a success - I really like that boat shot

TY, I think I was in max aperture, maybe under f4 on some shots !

Hopefully I did not sold this lens when I sold my K5 II and good lenses set, I had it for 33€
just because there was a ahock on the front of the barrel and this is now fixed

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,483	The Vivitar Series 1 were generally well thought of. But these are sharp. The first one is very nice. Make sure you do a review of it for the lens section.

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bygp Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Toulon, South of France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 357 Original Poster	I had tested the gen. 1 years ago, it is also good but realy to heavy, not far to 1 Kg, and too long, The gen 2 has a much better handling and the one I got is optically and mechanically just like it had never been used ---------- Post added 05-15-21 at 03:10 PM ---------- Originally posted by PJ1 The Vivitar Series 1 were generally well thought of. But these are sharp. The first one is very nice. Make sure you do a review of it for the lens section. I also have to show what I can get with my Tokina II SD 70-210, not as fast but light and small, KA mount, perfect for landscape or urban photos with a standard 52mm filter size. Very nice handling, not a bokeh monster but sharp and natural colors.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by PJ1 The Vivitar Series 1 were generally well thought of. But these are sharp. The first one is very nice. Make sure you do a review of it for the lens section. please do, the last review for that version of the Vivitar Series ! 70-210 was back in 2017 Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 (Version 2) - made by Tokina Lens Reviews - Vivitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

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bygp Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Toulon, South of France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 357 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert Seems to be a success - I really like that boat shot TY, I think I was in max aperture, maybe under f4 on some shots ! Hopefully I did not sold this lens when I sold my K5 II and good lenses set, I had it for 33€ just because there was a ahock on the front of the barrel and this is now fixed Attached Images

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